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Potty Battles
The potty is about control, not pee.
Spot the clue: Potty Battles
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Knows how but refuses | The power struggle became bigger than the potty. | Back off for two weeks. Zero talk about it. Reset. |
| Hides to poop | Privacy matters — or it hurt once and fear stuck. | Let them hide. Move the potty to the hiding spot. |
| Has accidents only at home | Holding it together all day at school. | Gentle potty sits after school, no pressure. |
| Fears the flush or the big toilet | Loud, swirling, and things disappear forever. | Flush after they leave. Small potty is fine. |
| Was trained, then regressed | Stress, change, or a new baby rewound the clock. | No shame. Extra connection time. It comes back. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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